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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,186.66, 22,778.19 and 4,094.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,186.66, 22,778.19 and 4,094.16 is: 6,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,186.66 : 22,778.19 = 4,094.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,186.66/22,778.19 = 4,094.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,186.66x = 22,778.19 × 4,094.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,186.66x = 93,257,554.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,257,554.37/15,186.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,140.75

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